What Amazon says:
An All-Time Top 100 Leadership Book Selection, RESOLVED: 13 Resolutions for LIFE is a must-read for anyone desiring to grasp the essence of the proven leadership principles of Orrin Woodward.
Orrin’s first solo project conveys the essence of his powerful, proven, and life-changing leadership principles. Resolved looks back in time to recapture what made America great, while at the same time, it beckons men and women to step up and live by those principles today.
It is at once a list of resolutions to assist a person in forging himself or herself a true leader, a textbook of instructions to guide in tackling life’s toughest challenges, and a fully inspirational handbook that captures the heart and soul of leaders who have lived and achieved using the principles conveyed in this book.
Orrin provides a list of 13 Resolutions, in short:
1. Resolved: I resolve to discover my given purpose. I know that when my potential, passions, and profits intersect, my purpose is revealed.
2. Resolved: I resolve to choose character over reputation anytime they conflict. I know that my character is who I am and my reputation is only what others say that I am.
3. Resolved: I resolve to have an attitude of gratitude. I know that by listening to my Positive Voice and turning down my Negative Voice that I will own a positive attitude.
4. Resolved: I resolve to align my conscious (ant) with my subconscious (elephant) mind towards my vision. I know that ending the civil war between them is crucial for all achievement.
5. Resolved: I resolve to develop and implement a game plan in each area of my life. I know that planning and doing are essential parts of the success process.
6. Resolved: I resolve to keep score in the game of life. I know that the scoreboard forces me to check and confront the results, making the needed adjustments in order to win.
7. Resolved: I resolve to develop the art and science of friendship. I know that everyone needs a true friend to lighten the load when life gets heavy.
8. Resolved: I resolve to develop financial intelligence. I know that my wealth is compounded when incomes are higher than expenses over time.
9. Resolved: I resolve to develop the art and science of leadership. I know that everything rises and falls based upon the leadership culture created within my community.
10. Resolved: I resolve to develop the art and science of conflict resolution. I know that relationship bombs and unresolved conflict destroy a community’s unity and growth.
11. Resolved: I resolve to develop systems thinking. I know that by viewing life as interconnected patterns rather than isolated events I improve my leverage.
12. Resolved: I resolve to develop Adversity Quotient. I know that AQ leads to perseverance in overcoming obstacles and setbacks.
13. Resolved: I resolve to leave a legacy by fulfilling my purpose and vision through living the 13 Resolutions. I know that by reversing the current of decline, I provide an example for the next generation of leaders.
Well worth a read!
